Early European LGBTQ Activists
From QueerBio.com
Europe contains a rich history of LGBTQ activism that has formed the basis of contemporary activity in the fields of literature, the arts, journalism, and politics throughout the world. Much of this progress has been based on the work of intellectuals, writers, and artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These individuals took tremendous personal risks in a world that was hostile to homosexual thinking and activity - much of their works were banned or heavily censored.
Nevertheless, their efforts form a solid foundation of history of the LGBTQ movement that must be learned, respected, and cherished.
For example:
- Do you know the story of the founding of the first LGBTQ newspaper in the world;
- Which Out German was the first LGBTQ activist in the world?
- Who was Italy's first gay intellectual?
- Who is considered the grandfather of LGBTQ activism in France?
- Who founded the first Spanish LGBTQ activist group?
- Which Netherland's artist was knighted for founding the first arts group in his country?
Answers to these, and insight to much more, can be found in the following biographies:
- Axel Axgil, Denmark
- Eigil Axgil, Denmark
- Adolf Brand, Germany
- Ernst Burchard, Germany
- Alberto Cardin, Spain
- Nico Engelschman, Netherlands
- Marie Jacobus Johannes Exler, Netherlands
- Armand de Fluevia, Spain
- Helmer Fogedgaard, Denmark
- Joannes Hanri Francois, Netherlands
- Henry Heger, Austria
- Michel Foucault, France
- Karen Christine Friele, Norway
- Daniel Guerin, France
- Kurt Hiller, Germany
- Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, Germany
- Aldo Mieli, Italy
- Mario Mieli, Italy
- Genevieve Pastre, France
- Eric Thorsell, Sweden
- Squire Jacob Anston Schorer, Netherlands
- Pierre Seel, France
- Karl Heinrich Ulrichs, Germany
- Bruno Vogel, Germany
- Charlotte Von Mahlsdorf, Germany
